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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Raise the Best.

1t is matter Of no little Importance
to Southern orchardists to know that
eleven of the leading members of the
Missouri Horticultural Society voted
on selection of the twelve best an.
pies of the State, Ben Davis receiving
all the votes, and the rest as follows:
Winesap, Jonathan and Maiden's
Blush received ten each; Early Har-
vest, nine; Willow Twig, eight; Rawle's
Janet and Red June, eacl, seven; Rome
Beauty, Rambo and Grimes, each SIX;
Huntsman, five; Oldenbu-g and Moth
Ell, each three; and Small Romantic,
Lowell, Smiths Cider, Clayton, each
two, -Dirie Farmer
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL
Cultivating Ginseng.

The attention of some of our best
farmers is now directed to the cultiva-
| ton of ginseng. For many years Over
ton has been an extra fine county for
ginseng growing wild in The woods.
Our rich coves and north hillsides have
often been dug over by ginseng hunt
ers. The retail dry goods merchant
who sold goods on the west fork of
Obed river, in this county before the
war, bought and shipped as much as
1000 pounds in single year. Now
many of our merchants purchase of
dry ginseng as much as 800 pounds a
year. But as the rich lands are being
cleared up and cultivated the find
of ginseng becomes less each
year. but the price continues to adj
vance, so that at this time, at this place
/ ginseng is worth, cash, S1.52 per
pound.
A firm has begun the experiment of
cultivating the plants. Captain Meyers,
a merchant of Livingston, living near
town, and also a successful farmer, has
a small lot planted in ginseng, grow
ing finely. Your correspondent saw
the Captain to-day and gathered the
following facts: Captain Meyers says
that ginseng can be grown successful
ly and with great profit. He plants his
ginseng seeds in rows six by eighteen
inches apart. An acre of land will
contain 40 rows with 240 plants to the
row. In good soil the roots at four
years will weigh on an average one
half pound green; or 2l0 to the row,
or 80. 400 pounds to the acre. He
says that four pounds of green sang
will make ane dry. So one acre will
produce 1850 pounds of dry ginseng,
worth $3.50 per pound, or $11, OPS
worth of ginseng for the one acre.
His experience is that rich land either
in old or new ground will produce
these results. The plants go to seed
at two years old. He finds no trouble
in getting the seed. or if seeds can not
be produced, he sends to the woods in
the early spring and procures small
plants, which he sets out, and they
grow we'll. Four acres will, if proper
ly cared for, furnish an acre to be dug,
dried and sold each year, and will sell
for the amount above stated. Captain
Meyers will gladly give any further in
formation desired as to the cultivation
of ginseng. Cor. Morristo,on (Tenn.)
Democrat
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
HERE AND THERE.

w. H. Cleveland, of near Yer
sailles, Woodford County, KY, made
an average of twenty bushels of wheat
per acre on 165 acres of land.
j. G Woodward, of Fayette Coun-
ty. Ky, lost the wheat stacked from
fifteen acres by sparks from passing
locomotive on the Kentucky Central
railroad.
The Chattanooga (Tenn.) canning
establishment has contracted for about
one hundred acres of tomatoes for this
year. The average yield per acre is
from 300 to 500 bushels.
Florida Smith: 'Isaw you carry
ing home couple of nice-looking wa
termelons last night, Brown. How
much did they cost youp' Florida
Brown: Il don't know yet. The
doctor is up at the house now"
The women of California are find
ing profitable and steady employment
in fruit culture, as they can easily dc
much of the work, such as picking,
packing, making raisins and canning
fruit. Crystalized figs and apricots, to
a large extent are the products of the
labor OF women, as well as jellies.
jams and marmalade.
-Marshallville, Ga, is to have a
cannery to put up fruits and vegeta-
bles. That is sensible kind of man
ufacturing and will do Marshallyille
and vicinity great good. Although
cannery is a risky investment here at
the South, we sincerely hope this en-
terprise will prove a permanent and
successful one The future profta-
bieness of fruit culture in the South is
largely dependent upon the success of
canning and drying and eyaporatlng
the surplus crop. --Dizis Farmer.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
COSTA RlCAN FLOWERS.
A Region Where Nature Is More Flor"
escent Than Anywhere Else.

Region Where Nature Is More Flor.
escent Than Anywhere Else.
A San Jose COSTA Rica) corre-
spondcnt writes: Nowhere is nature
more florescent than in this portion OF
Costa Rica, where the choicest treas
ures of the tropics not only grow spon-
taneously, but deve,op themselves into
new aud astonishing varieties. Here
the orchids are peerless in variety of
form and color, and diffuse ineffable
fragrance. Though growing parasit-
ically on the trunks and branches of
trees. upon fences and housetops. or
whatever they can attach themselves,
they draw nourishment only from the
atmosphere, each flower generally re-
naming in blossom about three
months. Some of them are as sim
gularly freakish as though cndow-
ed with animal life. assuming
the most grotesque shapes in imita-
ton of beasts, birds and reptiles.
Often tits difficult TO believe that the
bright thing futtering above IN all its
bpilliancy Of coloring is not huge
butterfly; others are like spiders, bees.
bull heads, fishes, etc, and the others
shudderingIy like wriggling Lizards
or gracefully swaying serpents. They
abound in greatest profusion and most
fantastic loneliness in the deep, damp
forests, where man seldom penetrates,
yet have been known to thrive we'll
when transferred to city gardens.
They have been largely exported of
late years to the United States and
England, in the latter country being
so highly priced that have known one
fragile plant to bring the fabulous
price of 97OO!
The flower most greatly valued in
Costa RIGA (Which is really species
of orchid) has been given the name of
esperito santo, or "Holy Ghost" The
base of the blossom is pure white, in
the perfect form of large vase or
chalice, while escaping from within
it is the complete similitude of an ex-
So striking is the resemblance that the
superstitious natives attach to it a SUI
pernatural meaning, and the neglect
to cross ones self at the sight Of the
phenomenon would be construed into
proof conclusive of rank heresy. The
most irreverent Yankee however,
would feel like taking off his hat before
such wonder as l lately saw clinging
to the red tiles of house top-an
enormous cluster of espiritos santos
burst simultaneously into bloom, form
ing mammoth and magnificent bou-
quet. Above the multitude of snowy
vases thousand doves appeared to be
lowering. their outspread wings-in
various shades of purple, from the
deepest tint to palest lilac-shimmer-
ing with recent dews, as though pow
dered with diamond dust. ST Louis
Glole- Democrat.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
The Corn Crop of Alabama,

The total number of acres planted in
corn in Alabama this year, as estimat-
ed by the Commissioner of Agriculture,
is 2, 26S. 723 acres. The average num-
Der of bushels grown last year per acre
was IL bushels. The Tennessee valley
averaged Is per acre, while the prairie
belt only averaged 9 bushels. If the
corn crop of 1887 only averages IL
bushels per acre, we shall have 26, O55, :
$50 bushels of corn, but the prospect
is t1attering for much larger Weld.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
Walthanl Watches.

WALTHAM WATCHES have
now been before the public
for over 80 years, have stood
the crucial test of time, and
are to-day universally acknowl.
edged to- be the best of all
pocket time-keepers.
The American Waltham
Watch Company, having the
Oldest and best equipped watch
factory, not only in America
but in the World, has lately
improved the justly celebrated
grades designated by the marks
Crescent Street." and" Apple-
ton, Tracy & Co.. both in
quality and elegant appearance,
and has also added several
superior grades to it's already
extensive list.
Ladies will find the one size
Gold Waltham Watch not only
the smallest and finest watch
ever made in America, but the
most perfect time-keeper as
we'll.
The accurate and steady
going rate, which is one of the
main characteristics of the
Waltham Watches, is insured
by the Waltham Breguet Hair
Spring. Every Waltham
Watch Of the higher grades
is fitted with this Hair Spring,
which is hardened and TEN.
pered in form, and is the exclu.
sive property of the American
Waltham Watch Company.
"WALTHAM" is engraved
on every case and movement.
None are genuine without it.
FOR SALE BY ALL F1Rsr-cLAss
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Prank Glider, of Philadelphia, has
blossomed out as a natural curiosity in
the sight of his fellow townsmen.
Though he had long since reached
mans estate his beard has refused to
grow. The other night he was twitted
about his smooth face and he went TO
bed wishing his beard would sprout.
The next morning he had half-inch
stubble all over his face. which was
still growing. By shutdown it was
three inches long, and as it is still
growing he has beautiful beard
which he is obliged 10 have trimmed
every day.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
In base ball playing the pitcher contains
the cream Of the players. -Burlingto FrN
Press
Popular Education.

We sympathize with the feeling which
otten leads citizens to boast that no child
rance, and yet it is fact that MANY people
who have learned to read and write have
never taught themselves to think. A man
who suffered from catarrh, consumption,
bronchitis, scrofula, or silver complaint d
might read, till his eyes dropped out, how
these and many other diseases have been
cured by Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Dis
covery, but if he did not take the lesson to
himself and-test the virtues of this great
medicine, his time would be thrown away.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
SHAKESPEARE FOUNTAIN.
Philadelphia Editors Handsome Gift
to StratfOrtl -On avon

Philadelphia Editors Handsome Gift
to Stratford ION avon.
In the Rother Market at Stratford
on-Avon there is now lofty, spire.
like fountain, with clock tower, the
gift of Mr.. George w. Childs to the
birthplace of Shakespeare. The base
OF the tower is square in plan, with
the addition of boldly projecting
buttresses, placed diagonally at the
four corners, terminating with acutely
pointed tablets surmounted by lion
bearing the arms of Great Britain
alternately with the American eagle
associated with the Stars and Stripes.
On the north face is polished granite
basin having the outline of large
segment of circle, into which a
stream of water flows constantly.
On the east and west sides are
large troughs for the use of
horses and cattle and beneath these
smaller troughs for sheep and dogs
A door on the south side affords
admission to the interior, and
is fianked by shallow inches,
one of which contains a
barometer and the other u thermom-
eter. Immediately over the basins and
the door are nodded pointed arches,
and in oblong spaces between the mar.
gins of the basins and the opening of
the arches are the following inscrip-
tons cut into the stone:
the gift OF an American citizen, George W,
Chllds OF Philadelphia, to the town of
Shakespeare, in the jubilee year
Of Queen Victoria
IN her days every man shall eat, in safety
Under his own vine, what he plants; and sing
The merry songs OF peace to all his neigbbors.
Goa shall be truly known; and those about her
FROM her shall read the perfect ways of honor.
And by those claim their greatness not BY
Henry VII, Act ", sceaes
III.
Honest water. which ne'er left man i the miro
-IIn'on Of Athens, Act T.. Scene @
Nv.
zen thousand honors and blessings on the
bard who has gildcd the dull realities OF life
with innocent Illusions IHdshiaJtoa Huing's
"Stratfordoa-A Uon"
The next story of the tower has on
each face triple arcade, with glazed
arches that light small chamber in
which the clock is placed. Above
this are the four dials of the clock
under croeeted gables with finals rep.
resenting Puck. Mustard Seed, Peas
Blossom and Cobwed. The clock-faces
project slightly from cylindrical
tower fianked by four other smaller
three-quarter attached turrets of the
same plan; from the main central
cylinder springs spire of slightly
concave outline, and the four turrets
have similar but much smaller spire-
lets all five springing from the same
level, and all terminating in lofty
gilded vanes. -PhSlade'dhia Record.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
There Is An Acid in tho Blood

So say .pathologists-which is present in
with the sensitive igaments Of the sGo joints
and muscles, causes the acute pains called
rheumatic and arthritic 1t is expelled by
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, through the
medium of a renewed healthful action of the
kidneys and bladder, which carry off i'm
purities that, If allowed to remain, give rise
not only to rheumatism, but to govt, dropsy
and gravel Dyspeptic troubles also cease
when the Bitters is taken to relieve them.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

"AH me-! sighed Potts, I'm tied of 1ivin3
The world is hollow, ambitions vain"
"Come now"i said his chum, II know tho symp-
toms;
It's all your liver-thats very plain.
You need not suffer. for help is easy;
P.erces Pellets go right to the place.
"A friend to the bilious l well might call them
There's nothing better; they L suit your case"
Potts ceased his signing and bought the pei.
let's"
No more he mourneth his hapless lott
His face Is cheerful, his heart Is lightsome,
His melancholy is quite forgot!
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

PR1cKLY ASH Buffers warm up and in.
vigorate the stomach, improves and strength
ems the digestive organs, opens the pores,
promotes perspiration, and equalizes the cir
culation. AS a corrector of disordered sys-
TEN there is nothing to equal it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

IT is estimated that there is one cow to
every four persons in this country. The
young lady in the red shawl always gets
her share.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The dudC is not as useless as some peo-
pie try to make out. He is an excellent
warning, = Pittsburgh Dispatch
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
business E,lucation.

A full business course, Normal Pen.
manship course, Shorthand and Type-
Writing all taught by efficient teachers.
Catalogue and full particulars sent Free
Address, D. L. MUssELMAN, A. NJ, Prin.
Gem City Business College, Quincy, ILL.,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A WEDDING ceremony shouldn't pass of
too smoothly. For instance, there should
be hitch of some kind-PucE.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

IT is when the dramatist is most actively
and profitably employed that he is looking
for situation. Traveler.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THERE is a great difference between q
busy man and Q card player. For example,
the busy man often has his hands full,
while a gambler often holds full hands.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

FARMER HIGGINS refused to clean his
chimney, because" he said, 'slt scots me
as it ISL
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A BURLINGTON policeman declares that
he had to handle about as many pieces Of
male matter as they do at the post Office
Burlington Free Press.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A Box OF Glenn's Sulphur Soap is equiya-
lent to many Sulphur Baths. Don't forget it.
HIPS Hair Dye, Black or Brown, SOC.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

MANY man is the architect of his own
fortune, but never gets enough money to
build.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THE crow is the most rational of bipeda
1t never makes noise without caws.-
Loueu Cithen
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THE Frazer Axle Grease is the best in the
world. Sold everywhere. Use it.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

One by one the roses fall, but "Tansill,s
Punch" sc. Cigar outlives them all.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

PERHAPS you never thought of it, but the
most touching thing in nature is dogs
nose. The Colonel
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

The boom of the re-cracker is q relic NJ
our pops.-W Whitehall Times
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

DR.. SAGE's Catarrh Remedy cures wher
every other so-called remedy fails. Fl
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

THE honey bee is, a regular merchant It
cells comb Tor a living.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

PAPA is sometimes asked to contribute
to his daughters happiness and won't give
assent
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

'WHAT can use to clean carpetsl" Use
your hus bapd,-DauviM Breeze
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

WANTED-the vehicle in which people
are driven to desperation.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A SHORE dinner-eating the sand which
Ia fhnra
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

"TnEsE," said the fisherman, as he
pointed to his wares, represent my net
profits"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

''RsBINED families" are said to be draw
ing the line at paper covered novels.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

NEXT to nothing-the figure one on
ten dollar bill.-N. Y Commercial Aduer
tiser.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

sI'in, into thought in my own brain IN
ten days time. Daniel Lee, IN South;
err, CuUivatOr.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A BAD habit to get into-a coat that Il
not paid for.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

A PRETTY woman's bang is something to
O door,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

BEST, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso's
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. SOC.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
aConstantly Hawking and SpittinE.S
T1,raa RottIes Cure Catarrh.

ELI RoBs1Ns, Runvan P; O., Columbia s.srrS w Co
she She was S1i i've S Years old, very badly. saw Dr.
sages Catarrh Remedy advertised, and thI PRO 3
cured bottle for her, and soon saw tnaI Y
helped her; third bottle eaec vears I'D and
sound and hearty"
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

"A Texas newspaper has come to grief.
The foreman locked mp the forms, then tho
sheriff locked up the editor.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

. BORN to blush unseen. Negroes.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

PERrLEx1rY is the father of profanity
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
ur1ntold AGONY from Catarrh, ;,

"UntO1d Agony from CatarTn"
Prot. W. HAusNER, the. famous mesmerist
suffered untold agony from chronic nasal
catarrh My family physician gave y, me up a:
such q bad one, that every day, towards sun.
set, my voice would become SO hoarse could
barely speak above whisper. In the morning ,r
almost strangle me. BY the use Of DIR. sageI
Catarrh Remedy, in three months, was wen
man, and the cure has been permanent.
aConstantly Hawking and Splitting"
THOMAS J. RUSHING, ESQ, ssos Pine Strea.
from fro catarrh nh: for three years. Attimes could
hardly breathe and was y. inst el ha mons
could not breathe through the nOstriE. j
thought nothing could be done for me. anci
fly, was advised to try Or. sages iatarrn
it to be the only sure remedy for catarrh now
manufactured, and one has only to give It
fair trial to experience astounding resuits anu
q nermanant Cllre.n
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

Az aronaut generally lives high.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17

SYMPTOMS OF CATARRH.-Dull.
heavy headache, obstruction of the nasal
passages, discharges falling from the head
into the throat, Sometimes profuse, watery.
and acrid, at others, thick. tenacious, mucous,
purulent, bloody and putrid, the eyes are
in the ears, deafness, hacking or coughing to
clear the throat, expectoration of offensive
matter, together with scabs from ulcers; the
breath is offensiye; smell and taste are i'm.
paired; there is sensation of dizziness, with
mental depression, hacking cough and gen.
eral debility. Only a few of the above-named
case. Thousands Of cases annually, without
manifesting half of the above symptoms, 10
suit in consumption. and end in the grave:
dangerous, or less understood by physicians.
BY its mild, soothing, and healing properties,
DR.. sage's Catarrh Kemedy cures the werss
COryZa. and Catarrhal Headache.
Sold bY druggists everywhere; 80 cents
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1887-08-17
JEWELLERS.

FOR SALE BY ALL F1Rsr-cLAss
The Dillon tribune., 1887-12-09
Drunkenness. or the Liquor Habit, Positive
iSCured by Administering Dr. Haincs'
Golden Srcci.,

1t can be given in cup OF coffee or tea
without the knowledge OF the person TAX
;'l:, it: is absolutely harmless ami will ef
:cct 4 permanent and speedy care, wl,e,h-
CT IT,, patient i> a moderate ,frinicr or
an alcoholic wreck. Thousands OF drunk
ards have been made temperate men who
have taken Go!dca Specific in ,hcir coffee
without their knowledge, and to-day be-
lievc they quit drinking OF their own free
will. IT NEVER FAILS. The system
once imprcsnatcd with the Specific it be-
comes an utter mrossioiiity for the liquor
appetite to exist. For full particulars, ad-
GOLDEN SPECIFIC Co, 's5 Race ST., Gin
cinnati, Ohio
The Dillon tribune., 1887-12-09
Wonderful Cures.

W. D. Hoy't Il Co, Wholesale and Re-,
tail Druggis OF Rome, Ga, say: We have
been selling DIR. Kings New Discovery,
Electric Bittcrs and Bucklcn's Arnica
Salvc for two years. Have never handled
remedies that sell as we'll, or give such
universal satisfaction. There have been
c;nes in this city. Several cases OF pro-
nounced Consumption have been entirely
cured by the use of few bottles Of DR.
Kings New Discovery, taken in conucc.
ton with Electric Bi,.ers. We guarantee
them always.
Sold by n. NJ. White, City Drug Store